Sheryl L. Anderson

Represented an international federation in presenting an amicus curiae brief to the Colorado Supreme Court on the adverse impact of protective orders on companies conducting business in Colorado.

Obtained summary judgments for an automobile insurer in insurance industry-wide litigation barring insurance coverage for additional personal injury protection benefits. Judgments upheld by appellate courts.

Successfully defended original proceeding in the Colorado Supreme Court, resulting in a ruling that the wrongful-death damages cap on non-economic damages applies on a per claim, rather than per defendant, basis.

Obtained summary judgment for European product manufacturer sued by Colorado franchisee arising out of franchise termination.

Obtained defense verdicts in trials defending insurers in contract and bad faith litigation after trials.

Successfully defended individuals and companies in lawsuits arising out of accidents involving catastrophic injuries and deaths.

Successfully prosecuted declaratory judgment actions for insurers claiming an absence of insurance coverage under general liability and property policies.

Successfully defended product liability claims against recreational vehicle and aviation parts manufacturers.

Advised insurance company underwriters regarding the language revision of insurance policies in response to changes in the law.

Successfully represented insurers in contested coverage disputes under general liability, property, and public entity policies.

University of Notre Dame

J.D., 1980
Phi Kappa Phi
Phi Alpha Delta

Carnegie Mellon University

1977, B.A.
Honors

Colorado

1980

United States District Court of Colorado

Third and Tenth Circuits

United States District Court of Pennsylvania

Western

Trial Academy for International Association of Defense Counsel

2001

International Association of Defense Counsel (IADC)

Litigation Counsel of America

Fellow